AIR TRANSPORT PROCEDURES TRANSPORT OF XM129 AND XM159 ATOMIC DEMOLITION CHARGES BY US ARMY HELICOPTERS

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1 od-acs 79 FM FIELD MANUAL AIR TRANSPRT PRCEDURES TRANSPRT F XM129 AND XM159 ATMIC DEMLITIN CHARGES BY US ARMY HELICPTERS T «P* ^jftttilílílllllll HEADQUARTERS, DEPARTMENT F THE ARMY JULY 1979

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3 Copy 2 Headquarter^, Department o<f the Army Washington, DC 26 ctober I98 í FM Interim Change No. 101 Expires 26 ctober 1986 \ INTERIM CHANGE Air Transport Procedures transport of XM129 and XM159 Atomic Demolition Changes By US Army Helicopters ' Justification. This interim change provides procedures for the proper application of tiedown straps used to secure nuclear weapons and components on board US Army helicopters. This guidance is safety-related and is required to prevent the inadvertent loosening of the tiedown straps during flight. Expiration. This interim change expives 2 years from date of publication and will be destroyed at that time unless \ooner rescinded or superseded by a permanent change. 1. FM , 1 July 1979, is changedasvol 1 ows Page 2-2. Paragraph 2-2e is superseded as\follows: e. When attaching tiedown straps to cakgo and to tiedown fittings, tension each tiedown strap to form at least one and one-half turns on the take-up spool of the tensioning ratchet. The one and\)ne-half turns must be taken after webbing to webbing contact. Continue tovighten each tiedown, applying approximately equal tension throughout the tiedown arrangement to prevent movement of the cargo. Check tiedowns during fl i\ght and tighten as necessary. 2. Post this change per DA Pam File this interim change in front of the publication. (MTT-TRC) tv, v>.c. 1

4 101, FM ctober 1984 By rder of the Secretary of the Army: JHN A. WICKHAM, JR. General, United States Army Chief of Staff fficial: RBERT M. JYCE Major General, United States Army The Adjutant General Distribution: Active Army, ARNG, USAR: To be distributed in accordance with DA Form 12-31, requirements for UH-1D/H; CH-54A; CH-54B; CH-47B/C/D; UH-60A; and DA Form 12-35, requirements for SADM; and DA Form 12-34B, requirements for Air Transport Procedures: Nuclear Warheads and Projectiles--A. 2 * U.S. GVERNMENT PRINTING FFICE: :10108

5 CHANGE No. 2 l 1^123 HEADQUARTERS FM C2 DEPARTMENT F THE ARMY WASHINGTN, D.C. 1 February 1983 AIR TRANSPRT PRCEDURES TRANSPRTER XM129 AND XM159 ATMIC DEMLITIN CHARGES \ BY US ARMY HELICPTERS This change is published to correct errors made in change 1, FM , 1 December Errors were made in the page numbering and the placement of tables and figures in chapter 4. Page 4-3 and 4-4. (fig 4r-S & 4r-4) of the basic manual should be retained. FM , 1 July 1979, is changed\s follows:. 1. New or changed material is indicated by a star. 2. Remove the following pages of chang^.1 and insert new pages as indicated below: Remove pages / \ Insert pages 4-1 through 4-^4 (change 1) A. 4-1 through through (change 1) A. 4-5 through i/ /?#. 3. File this sheet in the front of the publication By rder of the Secretary of the Army: fo reference purposes. fficial: E. C. MEYER General, United States Army Chief of Staff RBERT M. JYCE Major General, United States Army The Adjutant General DISTRIBUTIN: Active Army, ARNG, USAR: To be distributed in accordance wiis for UH-1B; UH-1C/M; UH-1D/H; CH-54A; CH-54B; CH-47B/C; CH-6Í ments for SADM, and DA Form 12-34B. DA Form 12-31, Requirements, and DA Form 12-35, Require- Tfce Pentagon Library ftm 1A518, Pentagon Washington, DJC \ \ V \

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7 I Copy ^ FM Cl 1 CHANGES No. 1 HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT F THE ARMY WASHINGTN, DC, 1 December 1982 AIR TRANSPRT PRCEDURES TRANSPRT F XM129 AND XM159 ATMIC DEMLITIN CHARGES BY US ARMY HELICPTERS. This change provides procedures for internal and external transport of the XM129 and XM159 atomic demolition charges by UH-60A helicopter and adds the H1402 container as a Configuration II container. This change also adds definitions of warnings, cautions, and notes, and replaces the 8,930-pound-capacity cargo net with the 10,000-pound-capacity cargo net. FM , July 1979, is changed as^follows: 1. New or changed material is indicated by a star in the margin. 2. Remove old pages and insert new pages as indicated below: Jipmove pages Gdil Insfirt pages l/^-l and 2-2 \. and 2-2 G-SÍl and 3-2..u-S ; í"and 3-2 and 4 2 \ through 4 4 ^5 and 4 6 \ through and 5 4 \ through 5 4 and 6-2 through File this sheet in the front of the publication for reference purposes. By rder of the Secretary of the Army: t* I fficial: RBERT M. JYCE Major General, United States Army The Adjutant General E. C. MEYER General, United States Army Chief of Staff DISTRIBUTIN: Active Army, ARNG, USAR: To be distributed in accordance with DA Form 12-31, Requirements for UH-1B; UH-1 C/M; UH-1D/H; CH-54A; CH-54B; CH-47B/C; CH-60A, and DA Form 12-35, Requirements for SADM, and DA Form 12-34B. RETURN T THE ARMY LIBRARY r V, ; '-."y'l 'WMSHINGTQN'D.a 2031a

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9 C 1,FM *FM FIELD MANUAL No HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT F THE ARMY WASHINGTN, DC, 1 July 1979 AIR TRANSPRT PRCEDURES TRANSPRT F XM129 AND XM159 ATMIC DEMLITIN CHARGES BY US ARMY HELICPTERS CHAPTER 1. INTRDUCTIN Purpose and Scope. Reporting of Publication Improvements. Definitions of Warnings, Cautions, and Notes 2. GENERAL SAFETY AND SECURITY MATTERS Warnings \ perational Precautions...\ 3. AIR TRANSPRTABILITY AND HANDLING DATA General A. Air Transport Limitations 4. INTERNAL TRANSPRT BY HELICPTER Materials and Procedures for Transport of (Sase, H912 (Configuration I) Materials and Procedures for Transport of Container, H913 (Configuration II) 5. EXTERNAL TRANSPRT BY HELICPTER^Emergency Procedure) General Materials and Procedures for Transport of Case, H912 (Configuration I), Using the 5,000-Pound Capacity Sling, Cargo Net, Metallic, ctagonal' Materials and Procedures for Transport of Container, H913 (Configuration II), Using 5,000- Pou.nd Capacity- Sling, Cargo Net, Metallic, ctagonal Materials and Procedures for Transport of Case, H912 (Gpnfiguration I), Using the 5,000-Pound Capacity Nylon Cargo Net Materials and Procedures for Transport of Container, Hl^Configuration II), Using the 5,000- Pound Capacity Nylon Cargo Net Materials and Procedures for Transport of Case, H912 (Configuration I), Using the 10,000- Pound-Capacity Nylon Cargo Net Materials and Procedures for Transport of Container, H913\Configuration II), Using the 10,000-Pound-Capacity Nylon Cargo Net 6. EMERGENCY MVEMENT BY HELICPTER General Emergency Movement of the ADC as Helicopter Internal Loads Emergency Movement of the ADC as Helicopter External Loads APPENDIX REFERENCES Paragraph Page (Front cover) UH ld Helicopter transport of simulated nuclear weapons load in 5,000-pou\d-capacity nylon cargo net A-l This manual supersedes FM , 30 August

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11 C 1, FM CHAPTER 1 INTRDUCTIN 1 1. Purpose and Scope a. This manual presents Department of the Army-approved procedures for transport of the XM129E1, XM129E2, XM159E1, and XM159E2 atomic demolition charges (ADC) by US Army helicopters. The ADC are commonly referred to as special atomic demolition munitions (SADM). Materials and qualified personnel needed to prepare, load, tie down, and unload, or to rig and derig, the ADC are prescribed herein. Responsibilities of the consignor, consignee, and unit providing transportation are shown in chapter 4, section II, AR References are shown in the appendix. 6. The procedures in this manual provide for internal and external transport of one or more ADC when in case, H912, or in container, H913, by UH-l-series, CH-47, CH-54, and UH-60A helicopters. c. Additional internal cargo, including different types of nuclear weapons, and/or personnel within helicopter load capacity and restrictions prescribed by AR 50 5 or FM , whichever is appropriate, and pertinent safety regulations (app), may be transported. d. This manual also provides for emergency internal and external movement of the ADC by helicopter for military contingency, logistic supply, and evacuation. e. Times given to prepare, load, tie down, and unload or rig and derig the loads described in this manual may vary with existing conditions and the training of personnel involved. 'A'l 2. Reporting of Publication Improvements Users of this publication are encouraged to submit comments or recommendations for its improvement. Comments or recommendations should be prepared on DA Form 2028 (Recommended Changes to Publications and Blank Forms) and forwarded to Commander, Military Traffic Management Command Transportation Engineering Agency, ATTN: MTT-TRC, P Box 6276, Newport News, VA (electrically transmitted messages should be addressed to: CDRMTMCTEA FT EUSTIS VA//MTT-TRC// 1 3. Definitions of Warnings, Cautions, and Notes When used in this manual, warnings, cautions, and notes emphasize important or critical guidance. They are used for the following conditions: a. Warning. Instructions that, if not followed, could result in injury to or death of personnel. b. Caution. Instructions that, if not strictly observed, could result in damage to, or destruction of, equipment. c. Note. An operating procedures that must be emphasized. 1-1

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13 C 1,FM CHAPTER 2 GENERAL SAFETY AND SECURITY MATTERS WARNING During a logistical movement of nuclear weapons by US Army aircraft, jettisoning is not authorized. During emergency movements (external transport by helicopter, chapters 5 and 6), the inflight emergency procedures prescribed by the appropriate aircraft, operator s manual will apply (para 4 3i and 4 31, AR 50 5) Warnings The following warnings will be observed by personnel performing operations, procedures, and practices that are included or implied in this manual. Disregard for these warnings could result in personal injury or loss of life. a. Prior to each nuclear cargo mission, the helicopter commander will be familiar with provisions of AR 50-5, AR , AR 95-27, and FM and insure compliance therewith. In addition, the commander will become familiar with the security, safety, and technical pecularities of the cargo that may affect air transport. Flight plans will include provisions for avoiding built-up and heavily populated areas. When transporting the ADC in the universal military pod by CH-54 helicopter, the pod must be secured to the helicopter to preclude jettisoning the pod deliberately or inadvertently. Procedures for securing the pod to preclude jettisoning are prescribed in TM /1 and TM /2. b. To determine compatibility of any other nuclear weapons or other cargo, as authorized by chapter 4, AR 50-5, chapter 1, AR , and FM , for transport with the ADC, ordnance support channels must be consulted. Information on compatibility is contained in TM C and TM , which are distributed to major headquarters and to direct support and general support levels. Restrictions listed in TM will not be exceeded when additional types of nuclear weapons are transported along with the ADC. c. A maximum of nine XM129E1 or XM129E2 ADC or seven XM159E1 or XM159E2 ADC in either of the transportation configurations may be transported in a single group without waiver (TM and TM A). For the quantity of ADC that may be transported in a mixed group, refer to table 8-1, TM Existing conditions and the allowable cargo load (ACL) may reduce these quantities. d. Emergency destruction procedures for the ADC are contained in TM Normally, emergency-destruct materials will not be carried on the same helicopter with nuclear weapons. However, if the operational necessity requires, the operational commander may authorize emergency-destruct materials (including blasting caps) to be transported in the load-carrying helicopter. Such materials will be in packagings authorized for transportation, isolated from weapons as far as possible, and tied down to prevent movement. nly the number of destruct charges and blasting caps necessary to destroy the ADC will be carried aboard. Blasting caps in their container (recommended use of M2- and M19-series ammunition boxes) will be tied down separately and surrounded by a restrained sandbag barrier. Transport of electric blasting caps in helicopters is governed by paragraph C-26, TM e. The ADC will be loaded and tied down in accordance with the procedures in this manual except that they may be repositioned for helicopter operational reasons, or when loading additional nuclear weapons or other cargo and/or personnel. Mandatory requirements for minimum spacing, numerical limits, and type of array for transport of the ADC are prescribed by TM and TM A. If a location other than that shown in the respective tiedown diagram is used, the helicopter commander must insure that: (1) The number and load capacity of the tiedown devices are as prescribed in this manual. (2) Tiedown devices restraining the ADC are secured to tiedown fittings in the same location relative to the ADC as those fittings used in the pertinent tiedown diagram. Required restraint will be provided when the depicted tiedown pattern is maintained. (3) The requirements prescribed by TM and TM A are implemented perational Precautions The following operational precautions will be observed during loading, rigging, tie down, transport, and unloading of the ADC. a. Web strap tiedown assemblies used to secure 2-1

14 C 1, FM the items described in this manual are limited to a maximum time of usage (useful life) of 36 months. The time of usage will commence at the time the tiedowns are unpackaged for use by the using organization. At that time, they will be marked, using stencil ink TT (any contrasting color), with the unpackaged date (month and year) in at least Vè-in-high letters near the hook end of the strap. Upon expiration of the 36-month useful life, the tiedowns will be marked by a 2-inch-wide band on both sides of the strap, near the previously marked date, using yellow number stencil ink TT-I 1795 or enamel TT-E-516. knote: The strap, web, universal tiedown (NSN ) or the strap, web, tiedown (NSN ) may be used in place of the tiedown device (NSN ). Each identified tiedown has a rated strength of 5,000 pounds. b. Prior to each usage, tiedowns, and cargo slings will be inspected for burns, tears, punctures, or cuts. Additionally, metal items will be inspected for improper operation, corrosion, cracks, or distortion. If any of these conditions are present, the tiedowns or slings must be replaced. No strength testing of tiedowns or slings will be conducted. Additional storage, inspection, and maintenance criteria for tiedowns and slings are prescribed by series technical manuals (app). c. Web strap tiedown assemblies in use more than 36 months may be used to transport nuclear weapon trainers and training devices and other cargo. However, when the helicopter or pod is transporting the ADC or other nuclear weapon or component, all tiedowns, to include those used to secure weapon trainers, training devices, and other cargo, must meet the 36-month useful life criterion. d. Inspect the nylon cargo nets and the sling, cargo net, metallic, to insure their serviceability. Cargo nets and slings in questionable condition will not be used and will be appropriately marked. e. When attaching tiedown devices to cargo and to tiedown fittings, approximately equal tension must be maintained throughout tiedown arrangements. Tighten the tiedowns to prevent movement of cargo, and secure loose ends of straps. Tiedowns must be checked during flight and tightened as necessary. Excessive tightening must be avoided to prevent damage to soft cargo. /. Security and safety measures relative to guards, fire, or emergency destruction procedures, as established by pertinent publications (app), will be observed during all phases of air transport. All operations described herein will be in strict compliance with AR 50-5, AR , AR , TM , TM , and FM g. The high noise level of helicopter engines and helicopter auxiliary power unit can cause permanent damage to hearing. All personnel working in the vicinity will wear hearing protectors and avoid entering engine-noise danger area. In addition, external-cargo hookup personnel will wear goggles and protective headgear (hard hat, steel helmet, or flight helmet), and will use static discharge probe, NSN , or a locally fabricated probe. h. Passenger seats must be available for the minimum essential security personnel (courier officer and guard). i. Helicopters and universal military pods will be searched and inspected for unauthorized personnel and equipment, and any possible sabotage. The search and inspection will be conducted by the surety-qualified helicopter commander during peacetime and by the courier officer in an emergency or during wartime. Entry controls will be established by the courier officer to maintain security integrity until completion of the nuclear mission. j. Restraint required for the SADM case and container is attained by friction between the SADM and tiedown straps passed over each item, and by friction between the SADM and the nonskid surface of the helicopter floor. Further restraint is provided to the SADM case by tiedown straps passed through the case web-handling straps. In order that each item be restrained as required, the helicopter commander must insure that the nonskid surface of the helicopter floor is in condition to provide maximum friction with the SADM. 2-2

15 C 1, FM CHAPTER 3 AIR TRANSPRTABILITY AND HANDLING DATA 3 1. General a. This chapter identifies the packaging system containers for the ADC and the limitations for internal and external transport of the ADC by helicopter. 6. Air transport load configurations of the ADC are as follows: (1) Configuration I Case, H912 (fig. 3-1), which encloses the ADC in the bag, H911. (2) Configuration II Container, H913 (fig. 3-2) or Container H1402, which encloses the ADC, the bag H911, and the case H912. knote: The modified version of the H913 container is identified as the H1402 container. Throughout this manual, all references to and instructions for the H913 container apply also to the HlUZ container. The weights and dimensions of both the H913 and the H1402 are shown in table 3 1. c. A cushioning pad is furnished with the ADC for use with the bag, H911, or the case, H912. d. Approximate dimensions and weights of configurations I and II are shown in table 3-1. e. Personnel dosimetry (film badge) or special radiological handling procedures are not required, unless otherwise specified, for any personnel (in- cluding aircrew) engaged in operations described in this manual. /. There is no requirement for facing the case, H912, or the container, H913, in a particular direction for air transport. The center of gravity for each item is at its center. g. The helicopter center of balance must be computed for all loads to include number and location of nuclear weapon security personnel (two-person concept) Air Transport Limitations a. The ADC will normally be transported as an internal load (chap 4). However, under emergency conditions, the ADC can also be transported as an external load (chap 5). The determination that external transport is justifiable will be approved by the commander authorizing the emergency evacuation. b. Transport of the ADC in a single group when exceeding the limitations shown in paragraph 2-1c must be accomplished by waiver in accordance with the provisions of TM 39-^45-51A and TM Further restrictions governing transport of the ADC in case, H912, are prescribed by TM k Table 3 1. Dimensions and Weights, Configuration I and II Dimensions Diameter Weight Identification Length Height Configuration I: Case, H912, with ADC and bag, H911 Configuration II: Container, H913, with ADC, bag, H911, and case, H912 Container, H1402, with ADC, bag, H911, and case, H912 Shipping and storage container, MS , with component removed from container, H913* 35.0 in. (0.90 m) in. (0.90 m) 26.2 in. (0.67 m) in. (0.64 m) 22.0 in. (0.56 m) 26.6 in. (0.68 m) 25.0 in. (0.64 m) 9.8 in. (0.25 m) 16.0 in. (0.41 m) 9.5 in. (0.24 m) 92 lb (42 kg) 163 lb (74 kg) 154 lb (69.9 kg) 5 lb (2 kg) *An optional transport configuration of the container, H913, results when it is accompanied on a one to one basis by the container, MS The container, MS , is transported as directed by the helicopter commander. 3-1

16 C 1, FM HNEYCMB PA CUSHINING PAD ft' Figure 3 1. Case, H912, positioned and tied down for transport by helicopter. Figure 3-2. Container, H91S, positioned and tied down for transport by helicopter. 3-2

17 C2, FM CHAPTER 4 INTERNAL TRANSPRT BY HELICPTER WARNING Insure that the universal military pod is secured to the CH 54 helicopter to preclude jettisoning the pod either deliberately or inadvertently. 'A'A 1. Materials and Procedures for Transport of Case, H912 (Configuration I) a. Materials. (1) UH-1CIM/DIH. Energy-dissipatinghoneycomb pad (NSN ), 15- by 21- by 3-inch, or suitable substitute (one piece for each H912 case); 2-inch pressure-sensitive tape (NSN ) or suitable substitute. 55 (2) UH-60A. Materials in 4^1a(l), above, plus plywood floor-protective shoring, 20- by 20- by Viinch, or equivalent. Use one piece of shoring under each H912 case; web tiedown strap (one for each H912 case). b. Loading. (1) UH-1 C/MIDIH. (a) Insure that the case cover is secure and that the cushioning pad is fastened to the case. Fold loose ends of case and cushioning pad straps, and tape to the case. (b) Position honeycomb in helicopter cargo compartment or in universal military pod at ADC 123 (p VLzJ li i i E F 1,250-LB FLR TIEDWN FITTING 500-LB WALL TIEDWN FITTING d3 i 5 I I G H Figure 4-1. Tiedown diagram for case, H912, with ADC, in in UH-60A helicopter. 4-1

18 C2, FM Table U-l. Tiedown Data for Case, H912, With ADC, in UH-lC/M Helicopters Tiedown fitting Tiedown device desig- capacity capacity nation in 1,000 lb type in 1,000 lb Attach to item C3/C ver the case and through case web-handling straps. A2/E ver the case, under strap and rope assembly, and through case web-handling straps. tiedown location. Hand-carry the ADC into the helicopter or pod and center on honeycomb (fig. 3-1). Two persons can prepare, load, and tie down each ADC in about 5 minutes. (2) UH 60A. (a) Insure that all case covers are secure. and that cushioning pads are fastened to cases. Fold loose ends of case and cushioning pad straps, and tape to cases. (b) Position shoring at tiedown locations for cases, and place honeycomb pads on shoring. (c) Hand-carry cases into helicopter and center on honeycomb pads. Two persons can pre- pare, load, and tie down each ADC in about 8 minutes. c. Tiedown, UH-l-Series and UH-60A. Tie down one or two ADC in accordance with the following figures and tables: Helicopter UH-lC/M* UH-1D/H UH-60A Figure no Table no *Cargo floor-fitting pattern in the UH-1B helicopter is similar to the fitting pattern for the UH-lC/M helicopters. Strength of floor fittings in the UH-1B/C/M helicopters is the same Q> <v I I I I, I I 11 I D EFGHJKLM N 1,250-LB TIEDWN FITTING P 4-2 Figure It 2. Tiedown diagram for case, H912, with ADC, in UH-lDIH helicopters.

19 C2, FM Table i 2. Tiedown Data for Case, H912, With ADC, in UH-lDIH Helicopters Tiedown fitting Tiedown device desig- capacity capacity nation in 1,000 lb type in 1,000 lb Attach to item B3/B ver the case and through case web-handling straps. A3/D ver the case, under strap and rope assembly, and through case web-handling straps. CAUTIN To prevent damage to the H912 case, excessive tightening of the tiedowns must be avoided. WARNING No more than two XM129 ADC or XM159 ADC in the H912 case may be transported by UH 1 series or UH 60A helicopters. d. Tiedown, CH-U7 and CH-5U. Tie down single or multiple ADC in accordance with the following figures and tables: Helicopter Figure no. Table no. CH CH-54 (universal military pod) Note. Figures 4-3 and 4-4 show the maximum number (seven) of XM159 ADC, in case, H912, that may be transported in a single group. A maximum of nine XM129 ADC, in case, H912, may be transported in a single group. However, only eight XM129 ADC in case, H912, may be transported in a single group by CH 47 helicopter, and only seven by CH-54 helicopter universal military pod. When transporting eight XM129 ADC, in case, H912, by CH-47 helicopter, the additional ADC is centered on helicopter station 340 and in line with the ADC shown in figure 4-3. e. Unloading. Two persons can unload each ADC in about 3 minutes. 'A'A 2. Materials and Procedures for Transport of Container, H913 (Configuration II) a. Materials. (1) UH-1 C/M/D/i/. Antichafingplywood pieces as required, about 35- by 26- by Vfc-inch, or equivalent, for use when transporting multiple containers. Antichafing materials are furnished by the shipping unit. (2) UH-60A. Material in 4-2a(l), above, plus plywood floor-protective shoring, 40- by 30- by Viinch, or equivalent. Use one piece of shoring under each container. b. Loading. (1) Insure that all container covers are secure and sealed

20 C2, FM ! i G I -D 349 I 367 I 379 I BL F - N / \ '\\ y E -D D - BL 0.0 C - B y o A - CP ~~ -^D 1 2 FRWARD LB TIEDWN FITTING _ BL NTE: CARG HK ACCESS DR IS LCATED IN THE CENTER F THE FLR BETWEEN TINS 343 AND 363 kfigure U-2.1 Tiedown diagram for two H912 cases, with ADC, in UH 60A helicopter. ktable A 2.1. Tiedown Data for Two H912 Cases, With ADC, in UH-60A Helicopter Tiedown fitting Tiedown device Item designation capacity in 1,000 lb type capacity in 1,000 lb Attach to item B A2/C2 A3/C3 A2/C3 A3/C2 E2/G2 E3/G3 E2/G3 E3/G2 CGU-1B ne complete loop around both the ADC and the cushioning pad. Position tiedown at center of H912 case. ne complete loop around both the ADC and the cushioning pad. Position tiedown at center of H912 case. ver the case, under strap and rope assembly. ver the case, under strap and rope assembly. ne complete loop around both the ADC and the cushioning pad. Position tiedown at center of H912 case. ne complete loop around both the ADC and the cushioning pad. Position tiedown at center of H912 case. ver the case, under strap and rope assembly. ver the case, under strap and rope assembly. Note: Use a web tiedown strap to combine the fore and aft tiedowns with the vertical tiedowns crossing on top of the H912 case to insure that all tiedowns remain in place

21 E Q -e e 360 I Q Q Q Q Q 486 RAMP 584 o?a o p B o p c o?d o o o 9 E p F o ç G o o o-@o-^jo-<so- ~^o-@o-@o I I I I III ÔÔÔÔÔÔÔ o o o A Q Q 9- - o o ,000-LB TIEDWN FITTING ( ,000-LB TIEDWN FITTING 21 NTE: UTILITY HATCH DR IS LCATED IN THE CENTER F THE FLR BETWEEN TINS 320 AND 360. FM Figure 4-3. Tiedown diagram for ease, H912, with ADC, in CH-47 helicopter. 4-3

22 F E D I T I T o~- y I I 344 I la B C D E -F ï G Ô Ô 384 I I I - f I y i y I I Ô Ô C Q , TIEDWN FITTING Figure i-i. Tiedown diagram for ease, B912, with ADC, in CH-Si helicopter universal military pod.

23 C2, FM Table -4-5 Tiedown Data for Case, H912, With ADC, in CH-47 Helicopter Tiedown fitting Tiedown device design capacity capacity Item nation m 1,000 lb type in 1,000 lb Attach to item A B4/D4 5 5 ver the case and through case web-handling straps. C3/C5 5 5 ver the case, under strap and rope assembly, and through case web-handling straps. B through G Restsrain each item in position shown in figure 4-3 and in manner prescribed for item A above. Table U U- Tiedown Data for Case, H912, With ADC, in CH 5U Helicopter Universal Tiedown fitting Tiedown device desig- capacity capacity Item nation in 1,000 lb type in 1,000 lb Attach to item A D2/F2 5 5 ver the case and through case web-handling straps. E1/E3 5 5 ver the case, under strap and rope assembly, and through case web-handling straps. B through G Restrain each item in position shown in figure 4-4 and in manner prescribed for item A above. Table U 5 Tiedown Data for Container, H913, With ADC, in UH-lCIM Helicopters Tiedown fitting Tiedown device desig- capacity capacity nation in 1,000 lb type in 1,000 lb Attach to item C3/G ver the container C4/G ver the container E2/E ver the container (2) Handcarry container(s) into helicopter or pod and place at tiedown location. Place container(s) on floor-protective shoring (UH-60A only). Use antichafing material between containers as required. Four persons can prepare, load, and tie down each container in about 5 minutes. (3) Tie down a single H913 container in accordance with figures 3-2, 4-5, and and tables 4-5 and (4) Tie down multiple H913 containers in accordance with the following figures and tables: Note. Figures 4-7 and 4-8 show the maximum number (nine) of XM129E1 or XM129E2 ADC that may be transported in a single group without plutonium weight limits waiver. A maximum of seven XM159E1 or XM159E2 ADC may be transported in a single group without plutonium weight limits waiver. (5) H913, in a UH-60A helicopter is shown in figures and c. Unloading. Four persons can unload each container in about 3 minutes. Helicopter UH-1D/H UH-60A UH-1D/H CH-47 CH-54 (universal military pod) No. of containers Figure no Table no

24 C2, FM (2) " _ -CD -- -<D r i G H 1,250-LB FLR TIEDWN FITTING 500-LB WALL TIEDWN FITTING Figure U 5. Tiedown diagram for container, H913, with ADC, in UH-lC/M helicopters. 4-6

25 G C2, FM BL F - E & I' D - BL 0.0 C - r- B- A FRWARD 5000-LB TIEDWN FITTING BL NTE: CARG HK ACCESS DR IS LCATED IN THE CENTER F THE FLR BETWEEN TINS 343 AND 363 ~kfigure U-5.1. Tiedown diagram for single container, H913, with ADC, in UH-60A helicopter. ktable b-5.1 Tiedown Data for Container, H913, With ADC, in UH-60A Helicopter Tiedown fitting Tiedown device desig- capacity nation in 1,000 lb type capacity in 1,000 lb Attach to item C3/E3 C4/E4 C3/C4 E3/E4 Pass around rear side of container. Position tiedown above upper reinforcement bulge. Pass around front side of container. Position tiedown above upper reinforcement bulge. ver container. ver container

26 C2, FM $ 9 _L_ --- A u) (4) d>- i - B i KD ^ i B C I I I I I I II I E F G H J K LM N 0 P LB FLR FITTING kfigure Tiedown diagram for two containers, H91S, with ADC, in UH-lD/H helicopters. ktable Tiedown Data for Two Containers, H913, With ADC, in UH-lDIH Helicopters Tiedown fitting Tiedown device Item designation capacity in 1,000 lb capacity type in 1,000 lb. Attach to item C1/J2 B2/K1 D1/D3 Fl/Gl B5/K4 C2/J5 D4/D6 G2/F ver container A. ver container A. ver container A. ver container A. ver container B. ver container B. ver container B. ver container B

27 C2, FM G fi 398 BL F - E o & 6 A D - C - B V'i? BL 0.0 B- A - V BL FRWARD 5000-LB TIEDWN FITTING NTE: CARG HK ACCESS DR IS LCATED IN THE CENTER F THE FLR BETWEEN TINS 343 AND 363 kfigure Tiedown diagram for two containers, H913, loith ADC, in UH 60A helicopter. ktable Tiedown Data for Two Containers, H913, With ADC in UH-60A Helicopter Tiedown fitting Tiedown device Item desig- capacity capacity nation in 1,000 lb type in 1,000 lb. Attach to item A and B C3/E3 5 C4/E4 5 C3/A4 5 E3/G4 ' Pass around rear sides of containers. Position tiedown above upper reinforcement bulge. Pass around forward sides of containers. Position tiedown above upper reinforcement bulge. ver container B. ver container A

28 C2, FM irfigure U 5.U. Completed tiedown of two containers, H913, in UH-60A helicopter (left rear view). ÍW8 irfigure Jt-5.5. Completed tiedown of two containers, H913, in UH-60A helicopter (right front view). 6.4

29 C2, FM Table 4-6. Tiedown Data for Container, H913, With ADC, in UH ldih Helicopters Tiedown fitting Tiedown device* desig* capacity desig- Item nation in 1,000 lb type nation Attach to item A, B, and C C1/J2 B2/K1 B3/J3 B4/J4 B5/K4 C2/J5 D1/D6 F1/F ver container A 5 ver container A 5 ver container B 5 ver container B 5 ver container C 5 ver container C 5 ver all containers 5 ver all containers * MC-1 tiedown device may be used Û U S. GVERNMENT PRINTING FFICE : /4019

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31 FM # ! r? <D A - ± 4-^ s>- 0 -(J) * -- c. -- h- 2) I BC F G H LM P 1,250-LB TIEDWN FITTING il NTE: INSERT ANTICHAFING MATERIAL BETWEEN CMBINED CNTAINERS. Figure U-6. Tiedown diagram for container, H913, with ADC, in UH-lDJH helicopters. Table í 7. Tiedown Data for Container, H91S, With ADC, in CH U? Helicopter Tiedown fitting Tiedown device* Item A and B C and D E and F G, H, and I designation B3/B6 C3/C6 A4/D4 A5/DB C7/C10 D7/D10 D8/E8 B9/E9 B11/B14 C11/C14 A12/D12 A13/D13 C15/C19 D15/D19 B16/E16 B17/E17 B18/E18 capacity in 1,000 lb type capacity in 1,000 lb Attach to item ver both containers ver both containers ver container A ver container B ver both containers ver both containers ver container C ver container D ver both containers ver both containers ver container E ver container F ver all containers ver all containers ver container G ver container H ver container I * MC-1 tiedown device may be used. 4-7

32 FM CSI C et)-- z! <P <t> 0 1 Q... Q x* 1 i -é---o (> -é o ^-4 h-o TÎrnÿ o 9-9 C ) " - '0 ^ ce ( ) <D o ol-+ -0 U Q o ^ (> o S --02 <p 4~o Ó Ó ^ 02 o o o ffl c ) o o H r -o < o ó ü o o o o I co </) LU e«h- W c3 * CD = C/> Figure U-7. Tiedown diagram for container, H91S, with ADC, in CH-U7 helicopter. 2 S ( i i)*- 4-8

33 I 184 I o I 344 I 384 ö o A! B I I I I C Ç cp o ö Ö 9 E! IF F! I o o o o-----è o o o o 5 o 493 o 9 9 (I) -Q o---- o o --0 o o 9 9 C! D G! H Ó Ô o o ó ó o 0~ -A.- -o Ó o -~~ ~9~ o o o o 0 9- o o o o o o o o Q 6 o Q Û Û o Û o Q 16 5,000-LB TIEDWN FITTING NTE: INSERT ANTICHAFING MATERIAL BETWEEN CMBINED CNTAINERS. Figure 4-8. Tiedown diagram for container, H918, with ADC, in CH-54 helicopter universal military pod.

34 FM Table 4-8. Tiedown Data for Container, H91S, With ADC, in CH-54 Helicopter Universal Military Pod Item designation Tiedown fitting capacitv in lb type Tiedown device* capacity in 1,000 lb Attach to item A and B D1/D4 5 5 ver both containers E1/E4 5 5 ver both containers C2/F2 6 5 ver container A C3/F3 5 5 ver container B C and D B4/B7 5 5 ver both containers C4/C7 5 5 ver both containers A5/D5 B 5 ver container C A6/D6 5 5 ver container D E and F D7/D ver both containers E7/E ver both containers C8/F8 6 5 ver container E C9/F9 5 5 ver container F G and H B10/B13 B B ver both containers C10/C ver both containers All/Dll B B ver container G A12/D12 6 B ver container H I D13/D16 B S ver the container E13/E1S 6 6 ver the container C14/F ver the container * MC 1 tiedown device may be used. 4-10

35 FM CHAPTER 5 EXTERNAL TRANSPRT BY HELICPTER (Emergency Procedure) 5-1. General This chapter prescribes procedures for external transport of the ADC in case, H912 (configuration I), or in container, H913 (configuration II), in cargo nets. Information pertaining to the case and container is shown in chapter 3. Warning. The contents of chapter 5 are for information and training purposes only and are not to be construed as authority for external transport by helicopter of the XM129 and XM159 ADC. nly dummy loads may be used for practice and/or training exercises. Nuclear weapons will not be moved by external helicopter transport except in emergency conditions (such as emergency evacuation ordered to maintain US custody or to prevent loss because of fire or flood) and only when the situation does not allow time to prepare and move the nuclear weapons by internal transport (chap 4). Warning. Always assume that a charge of static electricity is present on the helicopter. It is necessary to use some type of discharge apparatus (static probe) (fig 2-3, FM ) to ground the hook and discharge electricity to prevent shock when the hook is touched. After discharge of electricity, the hook is grasped quickly and firmly and held, if possible, until the hookup is completed. If contact with the hook is lost after initial grounding, the hook must be grounded again before it is touched. Do not use the load as a ground contact. After air delivery and before handling, ground the load again to discharge any accumulated/retained static electricity. Caution. When performing external air transport by CH-54 helicopter, use a metal apex fitting or a large metal clevis to attach the load to the cargo hook because a nylon sling ring will tend to adhere to the cargo hook beam and prevent release of the load. Caution. A maximum of two ADC in case, H912, may be transported simultaneously in any of the described cargo nets. Caution. A maximum of seven XM159 or nine XM129 ADC in container, H913, may be transported simultaneously, without plutonium weight limits waiver, in any of the described cargo nets Materials and Procedures for Transport of Case, H912 (Configuration I), Using the 5,000-Pound-Capacity Sling, Cargo Net, Metallic, ctagonal a. Materials. (1) Sling, cargo net, metallic, octagonal, 5,000-pound capacity (NSN ). (2) Cord, nylon, 1/16-inch nominal diameter, 330-pound breaking strength (NSN ), or equivalent. (3) ne piece energy-dissipating honeycomb pad (NSN ), 15- by 21- by 3- inch or suitable substitute. (4) ne piece plywood, 32- by 32- by %-inch. (5) Two load binders (NSN ). (6) Two quick-fit cargo-tiedown strap fasteners (NSN ). (7) Two 15-foot cargo-tiedown straps (NSN ). (8) Tape, adhesive, 2-inch wide (NSN ), or equivalent. (9) Additional materials used with CH-47 helicopter only : (a) ne 8-foot, two-loop, air-delivery cargo sling (NSN ) (has rated capacity of 6,500 pounds). (b) ne 3-foot, three-loop, air-delivery cargo sling ring (NSN ) (has rated capacity of 10,000 pounds). b. Preparation and Rigging. (1) Insure that the case cover is secure and that the cushioning pad is fastened to the case. Fold running ends of case and cushioning pad straps, and tape to the case. (2) Spread cargo net and place piece of plywood in center of net with tiedown straps positioned under plywood. Two persons can prepare the case, H912, and rig the net for external transport in approximately 10 minutes. (3) Place\piece of honeycomb on plywood and position the case, H912, on the honeycomb. (4) Pass tiedown straps with quick-fit fasteners over case, H912, and tighten securely with load binders. Fold the running ends of the strap assemblies, and safety tape to the load binders. 5-1

36 FM (5) Attach net draw cables to the 6-inch ring forming the apex that is attached to the helicopter hook; this should be done so that four ring-end snap fasteners converge at the base of the 6-inch ring and three free-end snap fasteners are attached to the 2%-inch rings (fig 5-1). 6" RING 2 3/8" RING RING-END SNAP FASTENER FREE-END SNAP FASTENER n Figure 5 1. Attachment of draw cable snap fasteners to 6-inch ring (top) and to 2%-inch rings. (6) Draw the net up evenly and smoothly around the load, cluster the draw cables by hand, and tie or tape the net above the load to prevent fouling during lift-off (fig 5-2). Helicopter must be centered over load before tension is placed on the net. (7) In addition to the foregoing, the following procedure is applicable when the ADC is transported by CH 47 helicopter: choker-hitch one end of the 8-foot cargo sling (functions as vertical riser) to the 6-inch ring on the cargo net; then pass the 3-foot sling ring through the upper loop of the 8-foot sling. Connect free ends of the 3-foot sling with the link assembly. The 3-foot sling forms the apex or attachment to the helicopter cargo hook. The vertical riser dampens vibration tendencies. c. Derigging. Two persons can derig the cargo net in approximately 5 minutes Materials and Procedures for Transport of Container, H913 (Configuration II), Using the 5,000-Pound Capacity Sling, Cargo Net, Metallic, ctagonal! 1J Figure 5-2. Case, H912, with ADC, in metallic cargo net prepared for external transport. Note that net is tied above load. a. Materials. (1) Sling, cargo net, metallic, octagonal, 5,000-pound capacity (NSN ). (2) Cord, nylon, 1/16-inch nominal diameter, 330-pound breaking strength (NSN ), or equivalent. (3) Tape, adhesive, 2-inch wide (NSN ), or equivalent. (4) Additional materials used with CH 47 helicopter only: (a) ne 8-foot, two-loop, air-delivery cargo sling (NSN ) (has rated capacity of 6,500 pounds). (5) cargo sling (NSN ) (has rated capacity of 10,000 pounds). b. Preparation and rigging. ( 1 ) Insure that the container cover is secured and sealed. (2) Spread cargo net and position container (s) in center of net. Multiple containers, within limitations (para 2-lc), are positioned so as not to exceed the array restrictions imposed by TM and TM A. Two persons can 5-2

37 prepare the container(s), H913, and rig the net for external transport in about 10 minutes. (3) Attach new draw cables to the 6-inch ring forming the apex, which is attached to the helicopter hook; this should be done so that four ring-end snap fasteners converge at the base of the 6-inch ring and three free-end snap fasteners are attached to the 2 3 /s-inch ring (fig. 5-1). (4) Draw the net up evenly and smoothly around the load, cluster the draw cables by hand, and tie or tape the net above the load to prevent fouling during lift-off (fig. 5-2). Helicopter must be centered over load before tension is placed on the net. (5) In addition to the foregoing, the following procedure is applicable when the ADC is transported by CH 47 helicopter: choker-hitch one end of the 8-foot cargo sling (functions as vertical riser) to the 6-inch ring on the cargo net; then pass the 3-foot sling ring through the upper loop of the 8-foot sling. Connect free ends of the 3- foot sling with the link assembly. The 3-foot sling forms the apex for attachment to the helicopter cargo hooks. The vertical riser dampens vibration tendencies. c. Derigging. Two persons can derig the cargo net in about 5 minutes Materials and Procedures for Transport of Case, H912 (Configuration 1), Using the 5,000-Pound-Capacity Nylon Cargo Net a. Materials. (1) Net, cargo, nylon, 5,000-pound capacity (NSN ). (2) Items shown in 5-2a(2) through 5-2a(8). b. Preparation and rigging. (1) bserve procedures in 5-26(1) through 5-26(4). (2) Draw the cargo net up around the load, and secure the four corner hooks in net apex stirrup. (3) Lace nylon cord through the cargo net above the load. (4) Attach the cargo net apex stirrup to the helicopter cargo hook. Helicopter must be centered over load before tension is placed on the net. (2) C 1,FM Preparation and rigging. (1) bserve procedures in 5-36(1) and 5-36(2). (2) bserve procedures in 5 46(2) through 5-46(4). c. Derigging. Two persons can derig the cargo net in about 5 minutes Materials and Procedures for Transport of Case, H912 (Configuration I), Using the 10,000-Pound-Capacity Nylon Cargo Net. а. Materials. (1) ne net, cargo, nylon, 10,000-pound capacity (NSN ) (for use in combination with slings described below in (2), or in (4), or in (5), or in (6)). (2) Two 16-foot, two-loop cargo slings (NSN ) (each has rated capacity of 6,500 pounds). (3) ne 3-foot, three-loop, air-delivery cargo sling ring (NSN ) (has rated capacity of 10,000 pounds) with link assembly, type IV (NSN ). (4) ne 23-foot, nylon and chain, four-leg sling (NSN ) (has rated capacity of 15,000 pounds). (5) ne sling, helicopter, cargo-carrying, external, four-leg sling (NSN ) (has rated capacity of 10,000 pounds). (6) ne sling helicopter, cargo-carrying, external, four-leg sling (NSN ) (has rated capacity of 25,000 pounds). (7) Cord, nylon, Vie-inch nominal diameter, 330- pound breaking strength (NSN ), or equivalent. (8) Tape, adhesive, 2-inch wide (NSN ), or equivalent. (9) Items shown in 5-2a(3), through 5-2a(7). б. Preparation and Rigging When Using Two 16- Foot Two-Loop, Cargo Slings to Rig Nylon Cargo Net. (1) bserve procedures in 5-26(1) through 5-26(4). (2) Pass the first cargo-sling end through two adjoining hoist links on cargo net. Pass the second cargo-sling end through the other two hoist links on cargo net. c. Derigging. Two persons can derig the cargo net in about 5 minutes. (3) Combine the four ends of the cargo slings to form a single loop, and attach loop to the 3-foot 5 5. Materials and Procedures for Transport of sling. Connect free ends of the 3-foot sling with Container, H913 (Configuration II), Using the link assembly. The 3-foot sling forms the apex the 5,000-Pound-Capacity Nylon Cargo for attachment to the helicopter cargo hook. (4) Lace nylon cord through the cargo net above Net. the load. a. Materials. (5) Cluster and tape or tie sling legs (break- (1) Net, cargo, away nylon, technique) 5,000-pound to prevent capacity fouling during lift off. (NSN ). (6) Attach apex to the helicopter cargo hook. 5-3

38 C 1, FM Helicopter must be centered over load before tension is placed on the net. c. Preparation and Rigging When Using the 23- Foot, Nylon and Chain, Four-Leg Sling; or the Sling, Helicopter, Cargo-Carrying, External, Four-Sling (Either the 10,000- or 25,000-Pound-Capacity Sling), to Rig Nylon Cargo Net. Note. Each leg of the nylon and chain, four-leg sling is constructed of a 15-foot nylon web sling with a metal grab link on its lower end. The grab link is approximately 10 inches long and is equipped with a spring-loaded keeper. Attached to the lower or small end of the grab link is a hammer lock, which connects the chain leg to the grab link. The chain leg is approximately 6 feet long and has 64 links. The link at the free end is referred to as link number 1. Note. Each leg of the sling, helicopter, cargo-carrying, external, four-leg sling, either 10,000- or 25,000-pound capacity, is constructed of a 12-foot anti-abrasive nylon braided rope and an 8-foot chain. The rope and chain are connected by a grab hook that is equipped with a spring-loaded keeper. The chain leg of the 10,000-pound capacity sling consists of approximately 111 links. The chain leg of the 25,000-poundcapacity sling consists of approximately 88 links. n each sling, the link at the free end is referred to as link number 1. (1) bserve procedures in 5-26(1) through 5-26(4). (2) Pass each of the sling chain legs through a single hoist link on cargo net, then insert link number 3 of each chain into the grab link or hook to form hitch. (3) The 12-inch ring of the nylon and chain, four-leg sling forms the apex for attachment to the helicopter cargo hook. (4) The metal clevis of the sling, helicopter, cargo-carrying, external, four-leg sling forms the apex for attachment to the helicopter cargo hook. (5) bserve procedures in 6(4) through 6(6) above. d. Derigging. Two persons can derig the cargo net in about 5 minutes Materials and Procedures for Transport of Container, H913 (Configuration II), Using the 10,000-Pound-Capacity Nylon Cargo Net. a. Materials. (1) ne net, cargo, nylon, 10,000-pound-capacity (NSN ) (for use in com- bination with slings described below in (2), or in (4), or in (5), or in (6)). (2) Two 16-foot, two-loop cargo slings (NSN ) (each has rated capacity of 6,500 pounds). (3) ne 3-foot, three-loop, air-delivery cargo sling ring (NSN ) (has rated capacity of 10,000 pounds), with link assembly, type IV (NSN ). (4) ne 23-foot, nylon and chain, four-leg sling (NSN ) (has rated capacity of 15,000 pounds). (5) ne sling, helicopter, cargo carrying external, four-leg sling (NSN ) (has rated capacity of 10,000 pounds). (6) ne sling, helicopter, cargo carrying external, four-leg sling (NSN ) (has rated capacity of 25,000 pounds). (7) Cord, nylon Vie-inch nominal diameter, 330- pound breaking strength (NSN ), or equivalent. (8) Tape, adhesive, 2-inch wide (NSN ), or equivalent. 6. Preparation and Rigging When Using Two 16- Foot, Two-Loop, Cargo Sling to Rig Nylon Cargo Net. (1) bserve procedures in 5-36(1) and 5-36(2). (2) bserve procedures in 5-66(2) through 5-66(6). c. Preparation and Rigging When Using the 23- Foot, Nylon and Chain, Four-Leg Sling; or the Sling, Helicopter, Cargo-Carrying, External, Four- Leg, Sling (Either the 10,000- or 25,000-Pound-Capacity Sling), to Rig Nylon Cargo Net. (1) bserve procedures in 5-36(1) and 5-36(2). (2) bserve procedures in 5-6c(2) through 5-6c(5). d. Derigging. Two persons can derig the cargo net in about 5 minutes.

39 C 1, FM CHAPTER 6 EMERGENCY MVEMENT BY HELICPTER 6 1. General a. This chapter provides.for emergency logistic movement (para 2-11, TM C) of the ADC (para 3-ld) for military contingency or logistic supply during periods of tension. It also provides for emergency evacuation under political or military conditions of such nature that noncompliance with portions of the nuclear and flight safety regulations is the only alternative to destruction of weapons. b. Exercise of emergency movement authority is restricted to situations wherein the security of nuclear assets is endangered or when emergency logistic movement is - dictated by a pending regional ór world crisis. The determination that emergency movement is justifiable will be approved by the theater commander. c. Minimum spacing and numerical limits for nuclear weapons and class II nuclear components are necessary to preclude the possibility of nuclear material interaction and to minimize sympathetic detonation of high explosive components in event of an accident. The minimum spacing requirements between nuclear weapons and/or class II nuclear components, provided in section 4, TM A, must be scrupulously observed to preclude the possibility of nuclear material interaction. d. If emergency logistic movement is directed, there may be an operational necessity to airlift dangerous items that should not be mixed, as indicated in table 2-1, TM C. Should this occur, the commander who ordered the emergency movement may waive the requirements of table 2-1. Note. Table and tiedown diagrams have not been developed for mixed loads of nuclear weapons or class II nuclear components. This, however, does not preclude the shipment of mixed loads if the limitations specified in TM A and TM are adhered to Emergency Movement of the ADC as Helicopter Internal Loads a. Case, H912, with ADC (configuration 1). The maximum helicopter loads for case, H912, are the same as shown in paragraph 4-1. b. Container, H913, with ADC (configuration II). (1) Materials and procedures for transport of the container, H913, are prescribed by paragraph (2) A waiver of plutonium weight limits is required (TM and TM A) before more than nine XM129ADC or seven XM159ADC may be transported in a single group. For the quantity of ADC that may be transported in a mixed group, refer to table 8-1, TM (3) Tie down the container, H913, in the respective helicopter or pod in accordance with the following figures and tables: Helicopter Figure no. Table no. UH-60A UH-1D/H CH CH 54 (universal military pod) 6 3. Emergency Movement of the ADC os Helicopter External Loads Note. External loads have not been developed for maximum loads of individual or mixed nuclear weapons or class II nuclear components. This, however, does not preclude such external loads if the limitations specified in TM A and TM are adhered to and if the loads are justifiable and directed. Also applicable are the limitations for external transport by helicopter (chap 5). a. Case, H912, with ADC (configuration 1). The maximum helicopter loads for case, H912, are the same as shown in paragraph 5-1. b. Container,. H913, with ADC (configuration II). (1) Materials and procedures for transport of the container, H913, are prescribed by paragraphs 5-3, 5-5, and 5 7. (2) External loads of the container, H913, must not exceed the rigging material capacities shown in chapter 5 or the helicopter capability. (3) A waiver of plutonium weight limits is required (TM and TM A) before more than nine XM129ADC or seven XM159ADC may be transported in a single group. For the quantity of ADC that may be transported in a mixed group, refer to table 8-1, TM

40 f C 1, FM I E3- D C B - o- o A o- B -Ç) "(p) B i 1! D! -<í) o-<x)---o ! r -f- T! E! i» n i [ F i h"0-4--^-"! H i i KT I o é è I I T i ' L 1 o- é ' o 420 f 9 1 o o 486! M! - 0" Q I Ni I. " (p ^)~ Ö o I! è o o o RAMP ,000-LB TIEDWN FITTING 10, TIEDWN FITTING NTE: UTILITY HATCH DR IS LCATED IN THE CENTER F THE FLR BETWEEN TINS 320 AND 360. NTE: INSERT ANTICHAFING MATERIAL BETWEEN CMBINED CNTAINERS. Figure 6-1. Tiedown diagram for maximum load of 16 containers, H91S, in CH-U7 helicopter. o U. 8. GVERNMENT PRINTING FFICE : /4019

41 I T F E D C B o- 224 I i A Í I i "" B - - c a I o --o- - -o* o- --o- I I! I D! I T*> <$r! E! I -0-- o I 384 I I I 424 I 444? 9" "9 9" 9 9"! G! o- <r * i i! H! o --0- ^)" l o it ' ; 9 ^r"" 0 Ty" r! J ' M! r,1 N! j -o - V" I o <j>- ' o 0-0" I 493 I I I o o o -o A o Û Ù a à ó 6 à ,000-LB TIEDWN FITTING NTE: INSERT ANTICHAFING MATERIAL BETWEEN CMBINED CNTAINERS. FM Figure 6-6. Tiedown diagram for maximum load of IS containers, H913, in CH-Si helicopter universal military pod.

42 FM Table 6 1. Tiedown Data for Maximum Load of 16 Containers, H91S, in CH-í? Helicopter Item A, B, and C D, E, and F G, H, and I J, K, and L M, N, and designation Tiedown fitting capacity in 1,000 lb type Tiedown device* capacity in 1,000 lb Attach to item B2/B5 5 5 ver container C C2/C5 5 5 ver container B D2/D5 5 5 ver container A A3/E3 5 5 ver all containers A4/E4 5 5 ver all containers B5/B8 5 5 ver container F C5/C8 5 5 ver container E D5/D8 5 5 ver container D A6/E6 5 5 ver all containers A7/E ver all containers B8/B ver container I C8/C ver container H D8/D ver container G A9/E9 5 5 ver all containers A10/E ver all containers B11/B ver container L C11/C ver container K D11/D ver container J A12/E ver all containers A13/E ver all containers B14/B ver container C14/C ver container N D14/D ver container M A15/E ver all containers A16/E ver all containers B18/D ver container P C17/C ver container P * MC-1 tiedown device may be used. Table 6-2. Tiedown Data for Maximum Load of 15 Containers, H91S, in CH-5b Helicopter Universal Military Pod Item A, B, and C D, E, and F G, H, and I J, K, and L M, N, and designation Tiedown fitting capacity in 1,000 lb type Tiedown device* capacity in 1,000 lb Attach to item B1/B4 5 6 ver container C C1/C4 5 5 ver container B E1/E4 5 6 ver container A A2/F2 5 5 ver all containers A3/F3 5 5 ver all containers B4/B7 5 5 ver container F C4/C7 5 5 ver container E E4/E7 5 5 ver container D A5/F6 5 5 ver all containers A6/F6 5 5 ver all containers B7/B ver container I C7/C ver container H E7/E ver container G A8/F8 5 5 ver all containers A9/F9 5 5 ver all containers B10/B ver container L C10/C ver container K E10/E ver container J All/Fll 5 5 ver both containers A12/F ver both containers B13/B16 B 5 ver container C13/C ver container N E13/E ver container M A14/F ver both containers A15/F ver both containers * MC-1 tiedown device may be used. 6-4

43 FM'55 205' APPENDIX REFERENCES 1. Army Regulations (AR) (C) (C) US Nuclear Agency Control and Recording Procedures: ccupational Exposure to Ionizing Radiation Nuclear and Chemical Weapons and Materiel: Nuclear Surety Nuclear and Chemical Weapons and Materiel: Nuclear Surety (U) Safety Rules for perations With the Special Atomic Demolition Munition (SADM) (U) Movement of Nuclear Weapons, Nuclear Components, and Related Classifield Nonnuclear Materiel Army Aviation : General Provisions and Flight Regulations perational Procedures for Aircraft Carrying Dangerous Materials Army Information : Public Information Policies Accident Reporting and Records Nuclear Weapons and Nuclear Weapons Materiel Storage and Supply Activity perations 2. Army Field Manuals (FM) Army Aviation Utilization Aerial Recovery of US Army and Air Force Aircraft Army Helicopter External Load perations Nuclear Unit perations in Combat US Army Aviation Planning Manual 3. Army Technical Bulletins (TB) (SRD) Security Classification of Nuclear Weapons Information (U) Nuclear Weapons Firefighting Procedures 4. Army Technical Manuals (TM) Fire Fighting and Rescue Procedures in Theaters of perations (CRD) perator s Manual: XM129 and XM159 Atomic Demolition Charges (ADC) (U) (CRD) rganizational Maintenance: XM129 and XM159 Atomic Demolition Charges ; XM130 Training Atomic Demolition Charge (U) Ammunition and Explosives Standards Packaging and Materials Handling: Preparation of Hazardous Materials (CRD) A (SRD) (CRD) (SRD) A C (CRD) for Military Air Shipment Numerical Index to Joint Atomic Weapons Publications (Including Related Publications) (Army Supplement) (U) Nuclear Safety Criteria (U) General Firefighting Guidance for Nuclear Weapons (U) Transportation of Nuclear Weapons Materiel Transportation of Nuclear Weapons Materiel (Supplement) : Shipping and Identification Data for Stockpile Major Assemblies (U) Transportation of Nuclear Weapons Materiel (Supplement) : Military Criteria for Shipment Emergency Destruction of Nuclear Weapons (U) A-l

44 FM Air Transport of Supplies and Equipment : External Transport Procedures Air Transport of Supplies and Equipment: Helicopter External Loads Rigged With Air-Delivery Equipment Air Transport of Supplies and Equipment: Helicopter External Loads for Sling, Nylon and Chain, Multiple Leg Air Movement of Troops and Equipment (Nontactical) Air Transport of Supplies and Equipment: Internal and External Loads, CH-47 Helicopter Air Transport of Supplies and Equipment : Helicopter External Lift Rigging Materiel, Techniques and Procedures perator s Manual : Army Model, CH-47A Helicopter perator s Manual : Army Model, UH-1D/H Helicopter perator s Manual : Army Model, CH-54A Helicopters perator s Manual : Army Model, CH-54B Helicopters perator s Manual : Army Model, UH-1B Helicopter perator s Manual : Army Model, UH-1C/M Helicopter perator s Manual : Army Model, CH-47B and CH-47C Helicopters A 2

45 FM By rder of the Secretary of the Army : fficial : E. C. MEYER General, United States Army Chief of Staff J. C. PENNINGTN Major General, United States Army The Adjutant General DISTRIBUTIN : Active Army, ARNG, USAR : To be distributed in accordance with DA Form 12-31, Section I, for UH-1B ; UH-1 C/M; UH-1D/H; CH-54A; CH-54B ; CH-47B/C ; UH-60A; and DA Form 12-35, Section III SADM ; and DA Form 12-34B. tz U.S. GVERNMENT PRINTING FFICE:

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48 (blas -- I <2^ C 1,FM CHAPTER 4 INTERNAL TRANSPRT BY HELICPTER \ WARNING Insure that tn^ universal military pod is secured to the CH 54 helicopter to preclude jettisoning the pod either deliberately or inadvertently. 'A'd 1. Materials alul Procedures for Transport of Case, H912. (Configuration I) a. Materials. \ (1) UH-1 CIMIDIH. Enerey-dissipating honeycomb pad (NSN ^3928), 15- by 21- by 3-inch, or suitable substitute (one piece for each H912 case); 2-inch pressure-senskive tape (NSN ) or suitable substitute. \ 55 \ (2) UH 60A. Materials in 4-la(l), above, plus plywood floor-protective shoring, 20- by 20- by Viinch, or equivalent. Use one piece of shoring under each H912 case; web tiedown strap (one for each H912 case). b. Loading. (1) UH-1 CIMIDIH. (a) Insure that the case cover is secure and that the cushioning pad is fastened to the case. Fold loose ends of case and cushioning pad straps, and tape to the case. (b) Position honeycomb in helicopter cargo compartment or in universal military pod at ADC 23 \ % 0 '-I! 1 1 r C E F 1,250-LB FLR TIEDWN FITTING 500-LB WALL TIEDWN FITTING Figure 1 1 Tiedown diagram for case, H912, with ADC, in UH 1CIM helicopters I G H 4-1

49 C 1,FM Table U-l. Tiedown Data for Case, H912, With ADC, in UH-lCIM Helicopters Tiedown fitting Tiedown device design capacity capacity nation in 1,000 lb type in 1,000 lb Attach to item C3/C ver the case and through case web-handling straps. A2/E ver the case, under strap and rope assembly, and through case web-handling straps. tiedown location. Hand-carry the ADC into the helicopter or pod and center on honeycomb (fig. 3-1). Two persons can prepare, load, and tie down each ADC in about 5 minutes. (2) UH 60A. (а) Insure that all case covers are secure and that cushioning pads are fastened to cases. Fold loose ends of case and cushioning pad straps, and tape to cases. (б) Position shoring at tiedown locations for cases, and place honeycomb pads on shoring. (c) Hand-carry cases into helicopter and center on honeycomb pads. Two persons can pre- pare, load, and tie down each ADC in about 8 minutes. c. Tiedown, UH iseries and UH-60A. Tie down one or two ADC in accordance with the following figures and tables: Helicopter UH-1C/M* UH-1D/H UH-60A Figure no Table no *Cargo floor-fitting pattern in the UH-1B helicopter is similar to the fitting pattern for the UH-1C/M helicopters. Strength of floor fittings in the UH-1B/C/M helicopters is the same <v 0 I A B C D 0 ^ ~ i ii,ii ti I EFGHJKLM N 1,250-LB TIEDWN FITTING - I I P Figure U %. Tiedown diagram for case, H912, with ADC, in UH ldih helicopters. 4-2

50 C 1, FM inch, or equivalent. Use one piece of shoring under each container. b. Loading. (1) Insure that all container covers are secure and sealed. (2) Handcarry container(s) into helicopter or pod and place at tiedown location. Place containeres) on floor-protective shoring (UH-60A only). Use antichafing material between containers as required. Four persons can prepare, load, and tie down each container in about 5 minutes. (3) Tie down a single H913 container in accordance with figures 3-2, 4-5, and and tables 4-5 and (4) Tie down multiple H913 containers in accordance with the following figures and tables: Helicopter UH-1D/H UH-60A UH-1D/H CH-47 CH-54 (universal military pod) No. of containers Figure no. Table no Note. Figures 4-7 and 4 8 show the maximum number (nine) of XM129E1 or XM129E2 ADC that may be transported in a single group without plutonium weight limits waiver. A maximum of seven XM159E1 or XM159E2 ADC may be transported in a single group without plutonium weight limits waiver. (5) Completed tiedown for two containers, H913, in a UH-60A helicopter is shown in figures and c. Unloading. Four persons container in about 3 minutes. can unload each CD G>-p ]--- 0 I i LB FLR TIEDWN FITTING 500-LB WALL TIEDWN FITTING I I G H Figure 4 5. Tiedown diagram for container, H91S, with ADC, in UH-lM helicopters. Table 4 5 Tiedown Data for Container, H913, With ADC, in UH-lCIM Helicopters Tiedown fitting Tiedown device designation capacity in 1,000 lb type capacity in 1,000 lb Attach to item C3/G3 C4/G4 E2/E CGU-1B ver the container ver the container ver the container ir Table Tiedown Data for Container, H913, With ADC, in UH-60A Helicopter Tiedown fitting Tiedown device designation capacity in 1,000 lb type capacity in 1,000 lb Attach to item C3/E3 C4/E4 C3/C4 E3/E4 Pass around rear side of container. Position tiedown above upper reinforcement bulge. Pass around front side of container. Position tiedown above upper reinforcement bulge. ver container. ver container. 4-5

51 Cl,FM I I I I i I G - o 398 BL F - o E & D - o BL 0.0 C - t-o B o A o o o o FRWARD 5000-LB TIEDWN FITTING BL NTE: CARG HK ACCESS DR IS LCATED IN THE CENTER F THE FLR BETWEEN TINS 343 AND 363 ir Figure i 5.1. Tiedown diagram for single container, H91S, with ADC, in UH-60A helicopter. ktable U 5.2. Tiedown Data for Two Containers, H913, With ADC, in UH 1D/H Helicopters Tiedown fitting Tiedown device Item desig- capacity nation in 1,000 lb capacity type in 1,000 lb. Attach to item C1/J2 B2/K1 D1/D3 Fl/Gl B5/K4 C2/J5 D4/D6 G2/F ver container A. ver container A. ver container A. ver container A. ver container B. ver container B. ver container B. ver container B.

52 C 1, FM ^i (2>- A B C I B I---' " I r A- r<d I I I I I I II I E F G H J K LM N 0 P kfigure U 5.2. o LB FLR FITTING Tiedown diagram for two containers, H913, with ADC, in UH-lDIH helicopters. ktable Tiedown Data for Two Containers, H91S, With ADC in UH 60A Helicopter Tiedown fitting Tiedown device Item designation capacity in 1,000 lb capacity type in 1,000 lb. Attach to item A and B C3/E3 C4/E4 C3/A4 E3/G Pass around rear sides of containers. Position tiedown above upper reinforcement bulge. Pass around forward sides of containers. Position tiedown above upper reinforcement bulge. ver container B. ver container A

53 C 1, FM G /I D BL F - E o & A à D - C - B 9 BL 0.0 B A - V 3 4 BL FRWARD 5000-LB TIEDWN FITTING NTE7 CARG HK ACCESS DR IS LCATED IN THE CENTER F THE FLR BETWEEN TINS 343 AND 363 k Figure A 5.3. Tiedown diagram for two containers, H913, with ADC, in UH-60A helicopter. Table A 6. Tiedown Data for Container, H913, With ADC, in UH-lDIH Helicopters Tiedown fitting Tiedown device* desig- capacity desig- Item nation in 1,000 lb type nation Attach to item A, B, and C C1/J2 B2/K1 B3/J3 B4/J4 B5/K4 C2/J5 D1/D6 F1/F ver container A 5 ver container A 5 ver container B 5 ver container B 5 ver container C 5 ver container C 5 ver all containers 5 ver all containers * MC-1 tiedown device may be used

54 C 1, FM ""«ai* kfigure U 5Jt. Completed tiedown of two containers, H91S, in UH 60A helicopter (left rear view). m 'kfigure U 5.5. Completed tiedown of two containers, H913, in UH 60A helicopter (right front view).

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56 *FM FIELD MANUAL' x HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT F THE ARMY WASHINGTN, DC, l July 1979 AIR TRANSPRT PRCEDURES [RANSPRT F XM129 AND XM159 ATMIC DEMLITIN CHARGES BY US ARMY HELICPTERS AFTER APPENDIX P INTRDUCTIN Purpose and Scope. 1-1 Reporting of Publication Improvements GENERAL SAFETY AND SECURITY MATTERS Warnings perational Precautions AIR TRANSPRTABILITY AND HANDLING DATA General ir Transport Limitations INTERNAL TRANSPRT BY HELICPTER Materials and Procedures for Transport of Case (Configuration I) Materials and Procedures for Transport of Container, H913 (Configuration II) 4-4- EXTERNAL TRANSPRT BY HELICPTER (Emergency Procedure) General Materials a\id Procedures for Transport of Case, H91ÎÎ (Configuration I), Using the Metallic, ctagonal Materials and Procedures for Transport of Container, H9\3 (Configuration II), Using Metallic, ctagdnal P 6-2 Materials and Procedures for Transport of Case, H912 (Configuration I), Using the P6-3 Materials and ProceduVes for Transport of Container, H913 (Configuration II), Using the 5,000-Pound Capaojty Nylon Cargo Net Materials and Procedures 'for Transport of Case, 912 (Configuration^), Using the 8,930-Pound Capacity Nylon Cargo Net Materials and Procedures fon Transport of Container, H913 (Configuration II), Using the 8,930-Pound Capacity Njjlon Cargo Net EMERGENCY MVEMENT ÍJY HELICPTER General Emergency Movement of the AD^C as Helicopter Internal Loads Emergency Movement of the ADQ as Helicopter External Loads REFERENCES Paragraph Page A-l (Front cover) ZJH-lD Helicopter transport of simulated nuclear weapon load in 5,000- pound-capacity nylon cargo net. * This manual aupersedei FM , 05, 30 August i

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58 FM CHAPTER 1 INTRDUCTIN 1-1. Purpose and Scope a. This manual presents Department of the Army-approved procedures for transport of the XM129E1, XM129E2, XM159E1, and XM159E2 atomic demolition charges (ADC) by US Army helicopters. The ADC are commonly referred to as special atomic demolition munitions (SADM). Materials and qualified personnel needed to prepare, load, tie down, and unload, or to rig and derig, the ADC are prescribed herein. Responsibilities of the cosigner, consignee, and unit providing transportation are shown in Section II, AR References are shown in the appendix. b. The procedures in this manual provide for internal and external transport of one or more ADC when in case, H912, or in container, H913, by UH-l-series, CH-47, and CH-54 helicopters. c. Additional internal cargo, including different types of nuclear weapons and/or personnel within helicopter load capacity and restrictions prescribed by AR 50-5 or FM , whichever is appropriate, and pertinent safety regulations (app), may be transported. d. This manual also provides for emergency internal and external movement of the ADC by helicopter for military contingency, logistic supply, and evacuation. e. Times given to prepare, load, tie down, and unload or rig and derig the loads described in this manual may vary, depending upon existing conditions, and the training of personnel involved Reporting of Publication Improvements Users of this publication are encouraged to recommend changes and submit comments for its improvement. Comments should be prepared on DA Form 2028 (Recommended Changes to Publications and Blank Forms) and forwarded to Director, Military Traffic Management Command Transportation Engineering Agency, ATTN : MTT-TRP, P Box 6276, Newport News, VA (electrically transmitted messages should be addressed to: DIRMTMCTEA FT EUSTIS VA //MTT-TRP//). 1-1

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60 FM CHAPTER 2 GENERAL SAFETY AND SECURITY MATTERS Warning. During a logistical movement of nuclear weapons by US Army aircraft, jettisoning is not authorized. During emergency movements (external transport by helicopter, chapters 5 and 6), the inflight emergency procedures prescribed by the appropriate aircraft operator s manual will apply (para 4-3i and 4-31, AR 50-5) Warnings The following warnings will be observed by personnel performing operations, procedures, and practices that are included or implied in this manual. Disregard for these warnings could result in personal injury or loss of life. a. Prior to each nuclear cargo mission, the helicopter commander will be familiar with provisions of AR 50-5, AR , AR 95-27, and FM and insure compliancy therewith. In addition, the commander will become familiar with the security, safety, and technical peculiarities of the cargo that may affect air transport. Flight plans will include provisions for avoiding builtup and heavily populated areas. When transporting the ADC in the universal military pod by CH-54 helicopter, the pod must be secured to the helicopter to preclude jettisoning the pod deliberately or inadvertently. Procedures for securing the pod to preclude jettisoning are prescribed in TM /1 and TM /2. b. To determine compatibility of any other nuclear weapons or other cargo, as authorized by chapter 4, AR 50-5, chapter 1, AR , and FM , for transport with the ADC, ordnance support channels must be consulted. Information on compatibility is contained in TM C and TM , which are distributed to major headquarters and to direct support and general support levels. Restrictions listed in TM will not be exceeded when additional types of nuclear weapons are transported along with the ADC. c. A maximum of nine XM129E1 or XM129E2 ADC or seven XM159E1 or XM159E2 ADC in either of the transportation configurations may be transported in a single group without waiver (TM and TM A). For the quantity of ADC that may be transported in a mixed group, refer to table 8-1, TM Existing conditions and the allowable cargo load (ACL) may reduce these quantities. d. Emergency destruction procedures for the ADC are contained in TM Normally, emergency-destruct materials will not be carried on the same helicopter with nuclear weapons. However, if the operational necessity requires, the operational commander may authorize emergency-destruct materials (including blasting caps) to be transported in the load-carrying helicopter. Such materials will be in packagings authorized for transportation, isolated from weapons as far as possible, and tied down to prevent movement. nly the number of destruct charges and blasting caps necessary to destroy the ADC will be carried aboard. Blasting caps in their container (recommend use of M2- and M19-series ammunition boxes) will be tied down separately and surrounded by a restrained sandbag barrier. Transport of electric blasting caps in helicopters is governed by paragraph C-26, TM e. The ADC will be loaded and tied down in accordance with the procedures in this manual except that they may be repositioned for helicopter operational reasons, or when loading additional nuclear weapons or other cargo and/or personnel. Mandatory requirements for minimum spacing, numerical limits, and type of array for transport of the ADC are prescribed by TM and TM A. If a location other than that shown in the respective tiedown diagram is used, the helicopter commander must insure that : (1) The number and load capacity of the tiedown devices are as prescribed in this manual. (2) Tiedown devices restraining the ADC are secured to tiedown fittings in the same location relative to the ADC as those fittings used in the pertinent tiedown diagram. Required restraint will be provided when the depicted tiedown pattern is maintained. (3) The requirements prescribed by TM and TM A are implemented. 2-1

61 lñwr'55 2tór 2 2. perofíqinissl l?ireis«ayfîd@ira$ The following operational precautions will be observed during loading, rigging, tie down, transport, and unloading of the ADC. a. Web strap tiedown assemblies used to secure the items described in this manual are limited to a maximum time of usage (useful life) of 36 months. The time of usage will commence at the time the tiedowns are unpackaged for use by the using organization. At that time, they will be marked, using stencil ink TT-I-1795 (any contrasting color), with the unpackaged date (month and year) in at least i/^-m-high letters near the hook end of the strap. Upon expiration of the 36- month useful life, the tiedowns will be marked by a 2-inch-wide band on both sides of the strap, near the previously marked date, using yellow number stencil ink TT-I-1795 or enamel TT-E-516. b. Prior to each usage, tiedowns and cargo slings will be inspected for burns, tears, punctures, or cuts. Additionally, metal items will be inspected for improper operation, corrosion, cracks, or distortion. If any of these conditions are present, the tiedowns or slings must be replaced. No strength testing of tiedowns or slings will be conducted. Additional storage, inspection, and maintenance criteria for tiedowns and slings are prescribed by series technical manuals (app). c. Web strap tiedown assemblies in use more than 36 months may be used to transport nuclear weapon trainers and training devices and other cargo. However, when the helicopter or pod is transporting the ADC or other nuclear weapon or component, all tie downs, to include those used to secure weapon trainers, training devices, and other cargo must meet the 36-month useful life criterion. d. Inspect the nylon cargo nets and the sling, cargo net, metallic, to insure their serviceability. Cargo nets and slings in questionable condition will not be used and will be appropriately marked. e. When attaching tiedown devices to cargo and to tiedown fittings, approximately equal tension must be maintained throughout tiedown arrangements. Tighten the tiedowns to prevent movement of cargo, and secure loose ends of straps. Tiedowns must be checked during flight and tightened as necessary. Excessive tightening must be avoided to prevent damage to soft cargo. f. Security and safety measures relative to guards, fire, or emergency destruction procedures, as established by pertinent publications (app), will be observed during all phases of air transport. All operations described herein will be in strict compliance with AR 50-5, AR , AR , TM , and FM g. The high noise level of helicopter engines and helicopter auxiliary power unit can cause permanent damage to hearing. All personnel working in the vicinity will wear hearing protectors and avoid entering engine noise danger area. In addition, external cargo hookup personnel will wear goggles and protective headgear (hard hat, steel helmet, or flight helmet), and will use static discharge probe, NSN , or a locally fabricated probe. h. Passenger seats must be available for the minimum essential security personnel (courier officer and guard). i. Helicopters and universal military pods will be searched and inspected for unauthorized personnel and equipment, and any possible sabotage. The search and inspection will be conducted by the surety qualified helicopter commander during peacetime and by the courier officer in an emergency or during wartime. Entry controls will be established by the courier officer to maintain security integrity until completion of the nuclear mission. j. Restraint required for the SADM case and container is attained by friction between the SADM and tiedown straps passed over each item, and by friction between the SADM and the nonskid surface of the helicopter floor. Further restraint is provided to the SADM case by tiedown straps passed through the case web-handling straps. In order that each item be restrained as required, the helicopter commander must insure that the nonskid surface of the helicopter floor is in condition to provide maximum friction with the SADM. 2-2

62 FM CHAPTER 3 AIR TRANSPRTABILITY AND HANDLING DATA 3 1. General a. This chapter identifies the packaging system containers for the ADC and the limitations for internal and external transport of the ADC by helicopter. b. Air transport load configurations of the ADC are as follows : (1) Configuration I Case, H912 (fig 3-1), which encloses the ADC in the bag, H911. (2) Configuration II Container, H913, (fig 3-2), which incloses the ADC, the bag, H911, and the case, H912. c. A cushioning pad is furnished with the ADC for use with the bag, H911, or the case, H912. d. Approximate dimensions and weights of configurations I and II are shown below. e. Personnel dosimetry (film badge) or special radiological handling procedures are not required, unless otherwise specified, for any personnel (including aircrew) engaged in operations described in this manual. f. There is no requirement for facing the case, H912, or the container, H913, in a particular direction for air transport. The center of gravity for each item is at its center. m / /fs HNEYCMB PAD m c nid il CUSHINING PAD rj' Figure 8-1. Case, H912, positioned and tied down for transport by helicopter. Figure 8-2. Container, H918, positioned and tied down for transport by helicopter. Identification Configuration I : Case, H912, with ADC and bag, H911 Configuration II : 35.0 in. Container, H913, with ADC, (0.90 m) bag, H911, and case, H912 Shipping and storage container, MS , with component removed from container, H913* Dimensions Length Width Height Diameter Weight 22.0 in in. 92 lb (0.56 m) (0.41 m) (42 kg) 26.2 in in. 163 lb (0.67 m) (0.68 m) (74 kg) 9.8 in. 9.5 in. 5 lb (0.25 m) (0.24 m) (2 kg) * An optional transport configuration of the container, H913, results when it is accompanied on a one to one basis by the container, MS The container, MS , is transported as directed by the helicopter commander. 3-1

63 FM g. The helicopter center of balance must be computed for all loads to include number and location of nuclear weapon security personnel (twoperson concept) Air Transport Limitations a. The ADC will normally be transported as an internal load (chap 4). However, under emergency conditions, the ADC can also be transported as an external load (chap 5). The deter- mination that external transport is justifiable will be approved by the commander authorizing the emergency evacuation. b. Transport of the ADC in a single group when exceeding the limitations shown in paragraph 2-lc must be accomplished by waiver in accordance with the provisions of TM A and TM Further restrictions governing transport of the ADC in case, H912, are prescribed by TM # 3-2

64 FM CHAPTER 4 INTERNAL TRANSPRT BY HELICPTER Warning. Insure that the universal military pod is secured to the CH-54 helicopter to preclude jettisoning the pod either deliberately or inadvertently Materials and Procedures for Transport of Case, H912 (Configuration I) a. Materials. Energy-dissipating honeycomb pad (NSN ), one piece, 15- by 21- by 3-inch or suitable substitute; 2-inch pressure sensitive tape (NSN ), or suitable substitute. b. Loading. (1) Insure that the case cover is secure and that the cushioning pad is fastened to the case. Fold running ends of case and cushioning pad straps, and tape to the case. (2) Position piece of honeycomb in helicopter cargo compartment or in universal military pod at ADC tiedown location. Hand-carry the ADC into the helicopter or pod and center on honeycomb (fig 1). Two persons can prepare, load, and tie down each ADC in approximately 5 minutes. (3) Tie down a single ADC in accordance with figure 3-1 or in accordance with the following figures and tables: Helicopter Figure no. Table no. UH-1C/M* UH-1D/H * Cargo floor-fitting pattern in the UH-1B helicopter ia similar to the fitting pattern for the UH-1C/M helicopters. Strength of floor fittings in the UH-1B/C/M helicopters is the same (p A B o 1,250-LB FLR TIEDWN FITTING m 500* LB WALL TIEDWN FITTING I I G H Figure i-1. Tiedown diagram for case, H912, with ADC, in UH-lC/M helicopters. Table 4-1. Tiedown Data for Case, H912, With ADC, in UH-lC/M Helicopters Tiedown fitting Tiedown device* desig- capacity capacity nation In 1,000 lb type in 1,000 lb Attach to item C3/C ver the case and through case web-handling straps. A2/E ver the case, under strap and rope assembly, and through case web-handling straps. * MC-1 tiedown device may be used. 4-1

65 FM W I I B C i i ill E FGHJKLM N 1,250-LB TIEDWN FITTING Figure U-Z. Tiedown diagram for case, H912, with ADC, in UH-lD/H helicopters. I I P Table U-2. Tiedown Data for Case, H912, With ADC, in UH-lD/H Helicopters Tiedown Atting Tiedown device* desig- capacity capacity nati<>n in 1,000 lb type in 1,000 lb Attach to item B3/B ver the case and through case web-handling straps. A3/D ver the case, under strap and rope assembly, and through case web-handling straps. * MC 1 tiedown device may be used. Note. A maximum of two XM129 ADC in case, H912, or two XM159 ADC, in case, H912, may be transported in a single group by UH-1C/M or UH-lD/H helicopters. (4) Tie down single or multiple ADC in accordance with the following figures and tables: Helicopter Figure no. Table no. CH CH-54 (universal military pod) Note. Figures 4-3 and 4-4 show the maxium number (seven) of XM159 ADC, in case, H912, that may be transported in a single group. A maximum of nine XM129 ADC, in case, H912, may be transported in a single group. However, only eight XM129 ADC in case, H912, may be transported in a single group by CH-47 helicopter, and only seven by CH-54 helicopter universal military pod. When transporting eight XM129 ADC, in case, H912, by CH-47 helicopter, the additional ADC is centered on helicopter station 340 and in line with the ADC shown in figure

66 FM Table IS. Tiedown Data for Case, H912, With ADC, in CH-U7 Helicopter Tiedown fitting Tiedown device* desig- capacity capacity Item nation in 1,000 lb type in 1,000 lb Attach to item A B4/D4 5 5 ver the case and through case web-handling straps. C3/C5 6 5 ver the case, under strap and rope assembly, and through case web-handling straps. B through G Restrain each item in position shown in figure 4-3 and in manner prescribed for item A above. * MC-1 tiedown device may be used. Table U-U- Tiedown Data for Case, H912, With ADC, in CH-54 Helicopter Universal Item Tiedown fitting Tiedown device* desig- capacity capacity nation in 1,000 lb type in 1,000 lb Attach to item A D2/F2 5 6 ver the case and through case web-handling straps. E1/E3 5 B ver the case, under strap and rope assembly, and through case web-handling straps. B through G Restrain each item in position shown in figure 4-4 and in manner prescribed for item A above. * MC-1 tiedown device may be used. Table A-5. Tiedown Data for Container, H91S, With ADC, in UH-lC/M Helicopters Tiedown fitting Tiedown device* desig* capacity capacity nation in 1,000 lb type in 1,000 lb Attach to item C3/G ver the container C4/G ver the container E2/E ver the container * MC-1 tiedown device may be used. c. Unloading. Two persons can unload each ADC in approximately 3 minutes Materials and Procedures for Transport of Container, H913 (Configuration II) a. Materials. Antichafing: Plywood pieces, as required, approximately 35- by 26- by i^-inch, or equivalent, for use when transporting multiple containers. Antichafing materials are a responsibility of the custodial unit. b. Loading. ( 1 ) Insure that the container cover is secured and sealed. (2) Hand-carry the ADC into helicopter or pod and place at tiedown location. Use antichafing material between containers as required. Four persons can prepare, load, and tie down each ADC in approximately 5 minutes. (3) Tie down a single ADC in accordance with figures 3-2 and 4-5 and table 4-5. Note. When transporting a single ADC in UH-1D/H helicopters, restrain the container as shown in figures 3-2 and 4-5. (4) with the following figures and tables : Helicopter UH-1D/H CH-47 CH-54 (universal military pod) Figure no Table no Note. Figures 4-7 and 4-8 show the maximum number (nine) of XM129E1 or XM129E2 ADC that may be transported in a single group without plutonium weight limits waiver. A maximum of seven XM159E1 or XM159E2 ADC may be transported in a single group without plutonium weight limits waiver. c. ADC in approximately 3 minutes. 4-5

67 FM (Ç 0 ""dir i --p 4 f-- B C 1,250-LB FLR TIEDWN FITTING 500-LB WALL TIEDWN FITTING i G H Figure 4-5. Tiedown diagram for container, H91S, with ADC, in UH-lC/M helicopters. Table 4-6. Tiedown Data for Container, H91S, With ADC, in UH-lD/H Helicopters Tiedown fitting Tiedown device* Item A, B, and C designation C1/J2 B2/K1 B3/J3 B4/J4 B5/K4 C2/J5 D1/D6 F1/F5 capacity in 1,000 lb type designation Attach to item 5 ver container A 5 ver container A 5 ver container B 5 ver container B 5 ver container C 5 ver container C 5 ver all containers 5 ver all containers * MC-1 tiedown device may be used. 4-6

68 C 1, FM G- F - äasät-; o / \ / w A o o BL E D - BL 0.0 C - o B B o A - o CP - o BL FRWARD 5000-LB TIEDWN FITTING NTE: CARG HK ACCESS DR IS LCATED IN THE CENTER F THE FLR BETWEEN TINS 343 AND 363 kfigure U-2.1. Tiedown diagram for two H912 cases, with ADC, in UH-60A helicopter CAUTIN To prevent damage to the H912 case, excessive tightening of the tiedowns must be avoided. WARNING No more than two XM129 ADC or XM159 ADC in the H912 case may be transported by UH 1 series or UH 60A helicopters. d. Tiedown, CH-U7 and CH-5U- Tie down single or multiple ADC in accordance with the following figures and tables: Helicopter CH 47 CH-54 (universal military pod) Figure no. 4-3 ' 4-4 Table no Table U 2. Tiedown Data for Case, H912, With ADC, in UH-lD/H Helicopters Tiedown fitting Tiedown device desig- capacity capacity nation in 1,000 lb type in 1,000 lb Attach to item B3/B ver the case and through case web-handling straps. A3/D ver the case, under strap and rope assembly, and through case web-handling straps. 4-3

69 C 1, FM Note. Figures 4 3 and 4 4 show the maximum number (seven) of XM159 ADC, in case, H912, that may be transported in a single group. A maximum of nine XM129 ADC, in case, H912, may be transported in a single group. However, only eight XM129 ADC in case, H912, may be transported in a single group by CH 47 helicopter, and only seven by CH-54 helicopter universal military pod. When transporting eight XM129 ADC, in case, H912, by CH-47 helicopter, the additional ADC is centered on helicopter station 340 and in line with the ADC shown in figure 4 3. e. Unloading. Two persons can unload each ADC in about 3 minutes Materials and Procedures for Transport of Container, H913 (Configuration II) a. Materials. (1) UH-1 CIMIDIH. Antichafing plywood pieces as required, about 35- by 26- by Vè-inch, or equivalent, for use when transporting multiple containers. Antichafing materials are furnished by the shipping unit. (2) UH-60A. Material in 4-2a(l), above, plus plywood floor-protective shoring, 40- by 30- by Vi- ktable U-2.1. Tiedown Data for Two H912 Cases, With ADC, in UH-60A Helicopter Tiedown fitting Tiedown device Item designation capacity in 1,000 lb type capacity in 1,000 lb Attach to item A2/C2 A3/C3 A2/C3 A3/C2 E2/G2 E3/G3 E2/G3 E3/G2 CGU-1B CGU-1B ne complete loop around both the ADC and the cushioning pad. Position tiedown at center of H912 case. ne complete loop around both the ADC and the cushioning pad. Position tiedown at center of H912 case. ver the case, under strap and rope assembly. ver the case, under strap and rope assembly. ne complete loop around both the ADC and the cushioning pad. Position tiedown at center of H912 case. ne complete loop around both the ADC and the cushioning pad. Position tiedown at center of H912 case. ver the case, under strap and rope assembly. ver the case, under strap and rope assembly. Note: Use a web tiedown strap to combine the fore and aft tiedowns with the vertical tiedowns crossing on top of the H912 case to insure that all tiedowns remain in place. Table AS Tiedown Data for Case, H912, With ADC, in CH-J, 7 Helicopter Tiedown fitting Tiedown device Item desig- capacity capacity nation in 1,000 lb type in 1,000 lb Attach to item A B4/D4 5 5 ver the case and through case web-handling straps. C3/C5 5 5 ver the case, under strap and rope assembly, and through case web-handling straps. B through G Restrain each item in position shown in figure 4-3 and in manner prescribed for item A above. Table U U- Tiedown Data for Case, H912, With ADC, in CH 5A Helicopter Universal Tiedown fitting Tiedown device desig- capacity capacity Item nation in 1,000 lb type in 1,000 lb Attach to item A D2/F2 5 5 ver the case and through case web-handling straps. E1/E3 5 5 ver the case, under strap and rope assembly, and through case web-handling straps. B through G Restrain each item in position shown in figure 4 4 and in manner prescribed for item A above. 4-4

70 FM prepare the containeres), H913, and rig the net for external transport in approximately 10 minutes. (3) Attach net draw cables to the 6-inch ring forming the apex which is attached to the helicopter hook; this should be done so that four ring-end snap fasteners converge at the base of the 6-inch ring and three free-end snap fasteners are attached to the 2%-inch rings (fig 5-1). (4) Draw the net up evenly and smoothly around the load, cluster the draw cables by hand, and tie or tape the net above the load to prevent fouling during lift-off (fig 5-2). Helicopter must be centered over load before tension is placed on the net. (5) In addition to the foregoing, the following procedure is applicable when the ADC is transported by CH-47 helicopter : choker-hitch one end of the 8-foot cargo sling (functions as vertical riser) to the 6-inch ring on the cargo net; then pass the 3-foot sling ring through the upper loop of the 8-foot sling. Connect free ends of the 3-foot sling with the link assembly. The 3-foot sling forms the apex for attachment to the helicopter cargo hook. The vertical riser dampens vibration tendencies. c. Derigging. Two persons can derig the cargo net in approximately 5 minutes Materials and Procedures for Transport of Case, H912 (Configuration I) Using the 5,000-Pound-Capacity Nylon Cargo Net a. Materials. (1) Net, cargo, nylon, 5,000-pound capacity (NSN ). (2) Items shown in 5-2a(2) through 5-2a (8). b. Preparation and rigigng. (1) bserve procedures in 5-2&(l) through 5-26(4). (2) Draw the cargo net up around the load, and secure the four corner hooks in net apex stirrup. (3) Lace nylon cord through the cargo net above the load. (4) Attach the cargo net apex stirrup to the helicopter cargo hook. Helicopter must be centered over load before tension is placed on the net. c. Derigging. Two persons can derig the cargo net in approximately 5 minutes Materials and Procedures for Transport of Container, H913 (Configuration II), Using the 5,000-Pound-Capacity Nylon Cargo Net а. Materials. (1) Net, cargo, nylon, 5,000-pound capacity (NSN ). (2) Items shown in 5-3a(2) and 5-3a(3). б. Preparation and rigging. (1) bserve procedures in 5-36(1) and 5-36 (2). (2) bserve procedures in 5^46(2) through 5-46(4). c. Derigging. Two persons can derig the cargo net in approximately 5 minutes Materials and Procedures for Transport of Case, H912 (Configuration I), Using the 8,930-Pound Capacity Nylon Cargo Net а. Materials. (1) Sling, cargo net, nylon, 8,930-pound capacity (NSN ) (for use in combination with slings described below in (2), or in (4), or in (5), or in (6)). (2) Two 16-foot, two-loop cargo slings (NSN ) (each has rated capacity of 6,500 pounds). (3) ne 3-foot, three-loop, air delivery cargo sling ring (NSN ) (has rated capacity of pounds) with link assembly, type IV (NSN ). (4) ne 23-foot, nylon and chain, four-leg sling (NSN ) (has rated capacity of 15,000 pounds). (5) ne sling, helicopter, cargo carrying external, four-leg sling (NSN ) (has rated capacity of 10,000 pounds). (6) ne sling helicopter, cargo carrying external, four-leg sling (NSN ) (has rated capacity of 25,000 pounds). (7) Cord, nylon, 1/16-inch nominal diameter, 330-pound breaking strength (NSN ), or equivalent. (8) Tape, adhesive, 2-inch wide (NSN ), or equivalent. (9) Items shown in 5-2a(3) through 5-2a (7). б. Preparation and Rigging When Using Two 16-Foot Two-Loop, Cargo Slings to Rig Nylon Cargo Net. (1) bserve procedures in 5-26(1) through 5-26(4). 5-3

71 FM (2) Pass the first cargo sling end through two adjoining hoist links on cargo net. Pass the second cargo sling end through the other two hoist links on cargo net. (3) Combine the four ends of the cargo slings to form a single loop, and attach loop to the 3-foot sling. Connect free ends of the 3-foot sling with the link assembly. The 3-foot sling forms the apex for attachment to the helicopter cargo hook. (4) Lace nylon cord through the cargo net above the load. (5) Cluster and tape or tie sling legs (breakaway technique) to prevent fouling during lift off. (6) Attach apex to the helicopter cargo hook. Helicopter must be centered over load before tension is placed on the net. c. Preparation and Rigging When Using the 23- Foot, Nylon and Chain, F our-leg Sling; or the Sling, Helicopter, Cargo Carrying External, Four- Sling (Either the 10,000- or Pound-Capacity Sling), to Rig Nylon Cargo Net. Note. Each leg of the nylon and chain, four-leg sling is constructed of a 15-foot nylon web sling with a metal grab link on its lower end. The grab link is approximately 10 inches long and is equipped with a spring-loaded keeper. Attached to the lower or small end of the grab link is a hammer lock, which connects the chain leg to the grab link. The chain leg is approximately 6 feet long and has 64 links. The link at the free end is referred to as link number 1. Note. Each leg of the sling, helicopter, cargo carrying external, four-leg sling, either 10,000- or 25,000-pound capacity, is constructed of a 12-foot anti-abrasive nylon braided rope and an 8-foot chain. The rope and chain are connected by a grab hook that is equipped with a springloaded keeper. The chain leg of the 10,000-pound-capacity sling consists of approximately 111 links. The chain leg of the 25,000-pound-capacity sling consists of approximately 88 links. n each sling, the link at the free end of the chain is referred to as link number 1. (1) bserve procedures in 5-20(1) through 5-2&(4). (2) Pass each of the sling chain legs through a single hoist link on cargo net, then insert link number 3 of each chain into the grab link or hook to form hitch. (3) The 12-inch ring of the nylon and chain, four-leg sling forms the apex for attachment to the helicopter cargo hook. (4) The metal clevis of the sling, helicopter, cargo carrying external, four-leg sling forms the apex for attachment to the helicopter cargo hook. (5) bserve procedures in &(4) through b (6) above. d. Derigging. Two persons can derig the cargo net in approximately 5 minutes Materials and Procedures for Transport of Container, H913 (Configuration II), Using the 8,930-Pound Capacity Nylon Cargo Net a. Materials. (1) Sling, cargo net, nylon, 8,930-pound (NSN ) (for use in combination with slings described below in (2), or in (4), or in (5), or in (6)). (2) Two 16-foot, two-loop cargo slings (NSN ) (each has rated capacity of 6,500 pounds). (3) ne 3-foot, three-loop, air-delivery cargo sling ring (NSN ) (has rated capacity of 10,000 pounds), with link assembly, type IV (NSN ). (4) ne 23-foot, nylon and chain, four-leg sling (NSN ) (has rated capacity of 15,000 pounds). (5) ne sling, helicopter, cargo carrying external, four-leg sling (NSN ) (has rated capacity of 10,000 pounds). (6) ne sling, helicopter, cargo carrying external, four-leg sling (NSN ) (has rated capacity of 25,000 pounds). (7) Cord, nylon 1/16-inch nominal diameter, 330-pound breaking strength (NSN ), or equivalent. (8) Tape, adhesive, 2-inch wide (NSN , or equivalent. b. Preparation and Rigging When Using Two 16-Foot, Two-Loop, Cargo Slings to Rig Nylon Cargo Net. (1) bserve procedures in 5-3b(l) and 5-3i> (2). (2) bserve procedures in 5-66(2) through 5-66(6). c. Preparation and Rigging When Using the 23-Foot, Nylon and Chain, Four-Leg Sling; or the Sling, Helicopter, Cargo Carrying External, Four- Leg Sling (Either the 10,000- or 25,000-Pound- Capacity Sling), to Rig Nylon Cargo Net. (2). (1) bserve procedures in 5-36(1) and 5-36 (2) bserve procedures in 5-6c(2) through 5-6c(5). d. Derigging. Two persons can derig the cargo net in approximately 5 minutes. 5-4

72 FM CHAPTER 6 EMERGENCY MVEMENT BY HELICPTER ' 6-1. General a. This chapter provides for emergency logistic movement (para 2-11, TM C) of the ADC (para 3-ld) for military contingency or logistic supply during periods of tension. It also provides for emergency evacuation under political or military conditions of such nature that noncompliance with portions of the nuclear and flight safety regulations is the only alternative to destruction of weapons. b. Exercise of emergency movement authority is restricted to situations wherein the security of nuclear assets is endangered or when emergency logistic movement is dictated by a pending regional or world crisis. The determination that emergency movement is justifiable will be approved by the theater commander. c. Minimum spacing and numerical limits for nuclear weapons and class II nuclear components are necessary to preclude the possibility of nuclear material interaction and to minimize sympathetic detonation of high explosive components in event of an accident. The minimum spacing requirements between nuclear weapons and/or class II nuclear components, provided in section 4, TM A, must be scrupulously observed to preclude the possibility of nuclear material interaction. d. If emergency logistic movement is directed, there may be an operational necessity to airlift dangerous items that should not be mixed, as indicated in table 2-1, TM C. Should this occur, the commander who ordered the emergency movement may waive the requirements of table 2-1. Note. Table and tiedown diagrams have not been developed for mixed loads of nuclear weapons or class II nuclear components. This, however, does not preclude the shipment of mixed loads if the limitations specified in TM A and TM are adhered to Emergency Movement of the ADC as Helicopter Internal Loads a. Case, H912, with ADC (configuration I). The maximum helicopter loads for case, H912, are the same as shown in paragraph 4-1. b. Container, H913, with ADC (configuration II). (1) Materials and procedures for transport of the container, H913, are prescribed by para^ graph 4-2. (2) A waiver of plutonium weight limits is required (TM and TM A) bet fore more than nine XM129ADC or seven XM159ADC may be transported in a single group. For the quantity of ADC that may be transported in a mixed group, refer to table 8-1, TM (3) Tie down the container, H913, in the respective helicopter or pod in accordance with the following figures and tables : Helicopter UH-1D/H CH-47 CH-54 (universal military pod) Figure no Table no Emergency Movement of the ADC as Helicopter External Loads Note. External loads have not been developed for maximum loads of individual or mixed nuclear weapons or class II nuclear components. This, however, does not preclude such external loads if the limitations specified in TM A and TM are adhered to and if the loads are justifiable and directed. Also applicable are the limitations for external transport by helicopter (chap 5). a. Case, H912 with ADC (configuration!). The maximum helicopter loads for case, H912, are the same as shown in paragraph 5-1. b. Container, H913, with ADC (configuration II). (1) Materials and procedures for transport of the container, H913, are prescribed by paragraphs 5-3, 5-5, and 5-7. (2) External loads of the container, H913, must not exceed the rigging material capacities shown in chapter 5 or the helicopter capability. (3) A waiver of plutonium weight limits is required (TM and A) before more than nine XM129ADC or seven XM159ADC may be transported in a single group. For the quantity of ADC that may be transported in a mixed group, refer to table 8-1, TM